Most guests were pleased by the location's close proximity to the Falls and surrounding attractions

The staff were complimented by many, and described as friendly

Guests found the room rates reasonable

Guests liked dining on site and raved about the pizza

Cons

Some guests said the decor was dated in their rooms

A couple of guests had difficulty obtaining a free parking spot

Freebies

Free Wi-Fi

Free Parking

Rooms

Adults

Kids

Kids' Ages

Editor's Review

Updated Oct 11, 2014

Overview

Located about a 4-minute drive from the Horseshoe Falls, the Holiday Inn by the Falls is situated about 21 minutes' driving time from Niagara District Airport (YCM).

Comprised of 122 rooms, the Holiday Inn by the Falls offers free parking and is next door to the Skylon Tower Ride-to-the-Top & Observation Decks (summer hours are 8:00am to Midnight, winter hours are 11:00am to 9:00pm), Skylon Tower 3D/4D Falls Movie, and the Skylon Tower Family Fun Centre.

The hotel is also in close proximity to many of the Falls' popular tourist attractions, such as Journey Behind the Falls (2 minutes driving time), Marineland (5 minutes driving time), Bird Kingdom (3 minutes driving time), and The Butterfly Gallery (7 minutes driving time). Fallsview Casino is 400 metres (about a 5 minutes walk) away.

The Holiday Inn Niagara Falls also offers several on-site amenities: indoor pool, outdoor pool, fitness centre, gift shop, tours desk, and laundry facility. The hotel is non-smoking, and accessible rooms are available upon request. Pets are not allowed (service animals are allowed).

There are two dining options within the hotel grounds: Coco's Steakhouse and Terrace Grill (open 8:00am to 10:30pm daily), and Skylon Tower Revolving Dining Room (open for lunch from 11:30am to 3:00pm, and dinner from 4:30pm to 10:30pm). Early dinner specials are available at the Skylon Tower at 4:30pm and 5:00pm, and admission to the Skylon Tower Ride-to-the-Top is free for diners.

All rooms include the following amenities: TV with movies-on-demand, telephone, coffeemaker, hair dryer, ironing board and iron, individual climate control and free high-speed wireless internet. Luxury King suites with a whirlpool bath are also available.

Guests complimented the Holiday Inn at the Falls on its location, cleanliness, and customer service.

Most guests, of the reviews used in this analysis, commented positively on the location of the hotel in relation to the Falls' attractions and the casino. Comments included, "minutes from everything", "great location", and "perfect".

The rooms were praised by several reviewers, and were described as "exceptionally clean", and "spacious". The beds were described by some as "to die for" and "extremely comfortable", and a few lodgers commented they were pleased that each room had a balcony.

The staff were complimented by many guests, and characterized as kind and even "excellent. The hotel was considered to be a good value for the money spent, by some.

Several reviewers also remarked positively on the free parking, calling it a "huge bonus", given the busy area and close proximity to the Falls' many tourist attractions.

Erin loves to travel, and considers it her personal mission to help fellow travellers get the inside scoop, both good and bad, on Canadian Hotels.

Guest Reviews

Rated by Guests

8.0 / out of 10

"Very Good"

Ranked by Guests

#

34 / out of 93

hotels in Niagara Falls

The average guest rating for Holiday Inn Niagara Falls - By The Falls is 8.0 out of 10 based on 4670 reviews from past guests. This average guest rating ranks Holiday Inn Niagara Falls - By The Falls at #34 out of 93 hotels in Niagara Falls.